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Afghan Cuisine: Cooking for Life : A Collection of Afghan Recipes (And Other Favorites) for the Novice Afghan and Non-Afghan Cook (Paperback)

by Nafisa Sekandari (Author)
Key Phrases: afghan bread, dal nakhud, sia dana, Nafisa Sekandari, Afghan Cuisine, Salt Pepper (more...)
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Afghan Cuisine: Cooking for Life is a collection of traditional Afghan family recipes that have been gathered and translated to English for the novice Afghan and non-Afghan cook. The intention of the book is to help Afghans and non-Afghan learn to cook delicious Afghan food in easy to follow steps. The book is written from the Western perspective and directions are provided to easily locate the needed ingredients and short cuts included for the person that is on the go. This book is the result of many years of collecting, research, observation, and practice in regards to cooking Afghan cuisine. It is very different than traditional Afghan cookbooks in that it includes traditional Afghan recipes that are easy to follow as well as non-Afghan recipes. A portion of the proceeds of this book will be donated to the women and children living in Afghanistan.

About the Author
Nafisa Sekandari was born and raised in Afghanistan until the age of nine, at which point her family was forced to escape Afghanistan after the Soviet Invasion. In December of 1979, Nafisa and her family moved to the United States and lived in Virginia until 1984, at which point, they moved to California. This book is the result of many years of collecting, research, observation, and practice in regards to cooking Afghan cuisine. Nafisa is currently a practicing School Psychologist and a Licensed Educational Psychologist in the Northern California San Francisco Bay Area. It is the intention of this author to send a portion of the proceeds of this cookbook to help the women and children in Afghanistan with needs such as education, healthcare, and nutrition. For feedback regarding the book, please contact the author at nafisasekandari2002@yahoo.com.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 156 pages
  • Publisher: AuthorHouse (March 27, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1403385904
  • ISBN-13: 978-1403385901
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #81,785 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious Afghan recipes in easy-to-follow steps, August 24, 2003
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A real find for anyone who's wanted to duplicate distinctive Afghan dishes! Contains traditional food I've only eaten in restaurants--such as nan (Afghan bread), aushuk (like raviolis), and kudu bourani (pumpkin with yogurt). Also includes familiar non-Afghan selections--like hummus, chocolate baklava, and almond cake. Steps are easy to follow, even for novice cooks like me. And it's gratifying that the author plans to send a portion of the proceeds to help Afghani women and children.
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26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I definitely recommend this book!, October 10, 2003
I am married to an Afghan man and have had no prior experience to Afghan food before I had met him. Since then, he's tried to get me to learn to cook like his mother, however it's hard because I grew up on mac'n'cheese. But after a recent trip to Afghanistan, I felt that I should learn to cook because a) the food was delicious b) I respect his heritage and c) I don't want my kids to grow up on mac'n'cheese. This book made it really easy to follow and it included some non-afghan recipes which were a plus (I'm particularly fond of the macaroon squares!). Also, knowing that the proceeds give back to Afghanistan is important because having gone there, I know they need a lot of support to pick themselves up. It's great that this book helps to give back!
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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!! Wonderful Recipes!!, June 22, 2006
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If you have ever had afghan food, it doesnt seem very easy to make. This book makes it so simple and it will be the tastiest food you have ever had! I have only tried a few of the dishes and each one has come out tasting so authentic and delicious. My favorite so far is the potato borani and the khorshaid's chicken. I definitely reccommed this book to anyone from the most experienced to the most inexperienced (like me) cooks out there!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with useful recipes
This is a great book with useful authentic recipes that are easy to use. The food is delicious and the recipes make it easy to make the dishes at home. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Deceptively simple--wonderfully delicious!
When I started reading through the recipes in this book, I thought: "These are too simple! Not enough spices, not enough ingredients. This will probably come out bland! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Akash Jayaprakash

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy-to-follow recipes that are delicious too!
I had one Afghan friend in highschool whose mom makes the best traditional Afghan food and bread I've ever tasted! At first I thought it would taste like Indian food. Read more
Published on October 10, 2003 by Tina Farner

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